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by laxhcky4
Mon Sep 22, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Talk me out of a Filson vest
Replies: 28
Views: 16353

Re: Talk me out of a Filson vest

I have a WingWorks vest. Best vest money can buy. It is not overkill, has the features you need and the best thing about it is it has a place to carry water for your four legged friend. I would imagine the Filson is nearly the same price as the WingWorks.
by laxhcky4
Wed Sep 17, 2014 8:15 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Grouse hunting
Replies: 14
Views: 8336

Re: Minnesota Grouse hunting

I hunt a half hour north of Duluth and saw good numbers. I only put three in the bag over the weekend but moved over thirty. The three birds I took were all juvenile birds so I'm thinking the hatch was a success. I'm pretty excited about the season!
by laxhcky4
Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:35 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738036

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

Cant remember if I shared this one yet but its one of my favorite. Pointing a rooster in ND

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by laxhcky4
Sun Jun 15, 2014 10:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Post dogs on Point!!!!
Replies: 738
Views: 738036

Re: Post dogs on Point!!!!

This is Stella pointing spring woodcock in MN
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by laxhcky4
Sun Jun 01, 2014 6:03 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: gsp's
Replies: 10
Views: 4739

Re: gsp's

Check out Thunderhead out of Wisconsin as well!
by laxhcky4
Sun Apr 21, 2013 3:58 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Woodcock
Replies: 5
Views: 2075

Re: Woodcock

Sodey - I don't know about them enough either but it seems like they are hanging around for a long time. Here are a couple pictures and one video. I apologize for the quality, just taken on a cell phone. http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae227/mikr0007/58b78654-b3df-4236-9df6-024aa52ca757.jpg http:...
by laxhcky4
Mon Apr 15, 2013 8:18 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Woodcock
Replies: 5
Views: 2075

Woodcock

Anyone else running into a bunch of Woodcock in MN? I've just been out at the dog park and they have been around for the past two weeks. It has been priceless training thats for sure. I'm thinking that the snow is keeping them around longer than they typically stay around. Maybe its one positive com...
by laxhcky4
Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crate?
Replies: 7
Views: 2456

Re: Crate?

intermediate Ruff Tough!
by laxhcky4
Mon Dec 31, 2012 7:20 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190449

Re: Photo of the Day

Awesome pic and great looking dog!
SpinoneIllinois wrote:Today's harvest. I think I'll use this for next year's Christmas card:

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by laxhcky4
Wed Dec 05, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crate Size for my 1 year old GSP
Replies: 4
Views: 1301

Re: Crate Size for my 1 year old GSP

That is plenty big. If it aint broke, don't fix it!
by laxhcky4
Wed Nov 28, 2012 9:25 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Rifle Brand Question...
Replies: 29
Views: 13063

Re: Rifle Brand Question...

I shoot Sako but for the price, I don't think you can beat a Tikka
by laxhcky4
Fri Nov 09, 2012 6:53 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: chattering jaws...
Replies: 16
Views: 5530

Re: chattering jaws...

My parents female gsp does the same thing when she is excited whether she knows she is going hunting, training, dinner time. I have always related it to excitement.
by laxhcky4
Thu Nov 01, 2012 8:07 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Celebrities who hunt
Replies: 77
Views: 22013

Re: Celebrities who hunt

If you are going to say Blake Shelton, you have to add Miranda Lambert in there as well!
by laxhcky4
Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:30 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
Replies: 38
Views: 18394

Re: Great Lakes Grousin~

well, my weekend got cut waaaay short. We drove up to north Friday after work and got settled in the hotel around midnight. Got up early the next morning and saw 4 grouse and 8 woodcock on our first walk that was about an hour and a half long. My GSF "German Shorthair Flusher" was back in action but...
by laxhcky4
Thu Oct 04, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
Replies: 38
Views: 18394

Re: Great Lakes Grousin~

Any new updates? I'm heading out this weekend and will report back Monday!
by laxhcky4
Sun Sep 23, 2012 9:00 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
Replies: 38
Views: 18394

Re: Great Lakes Grousin~

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by laxhcky4
Sun Sep 23, 2012 8:44 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
Replies: 38
Views: 18394

Re: Great Lakes Grousin~

Well I was out this weekend close to the same spots I reported the outrageous numbers. I didn't see nearly that many birds. I think I counted 8 ruffed flushes and 3 woodcock saturday, I managed to get 1 woodcock that was a wild flush. I was joking all day about my "German Shorthaired Flusher". Sure ...
by laxhcky4
Wed Sep 19, 2012 4:48 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Great Lakes Grousin~
Replies: 38
Views: 18394

Re: Great Lakes Grousin~

I had a couple buddies out last weekend. They limited out and saw 29 birds Saturday, 19 by noon on Sunday. I'm heading out this weekend so I will try to report back!
by laxhcky4
Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How to stop chewing on bird?
Replies: 15
Views: 8402

Re: How to stop chewing on bird?

+1 on the gun shy comment. Intro to gun needs to be done in a controlled environment when the pup is concentrated on birds!

As far as the chewing goes, I would only have the pup retrieve birds in a controlled environment with a check cord on.
by laxhcky4
Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:42 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feeding and Hunting
Replies: 20
Views: 6564

Re: Feeding and Hunting

ezzy - I think what you wrote makes sense. Do you typically feed twice a day? I feed twice a day right now and wondering if I should go to once a day during the hunting season. From there I have two options, feed once a day throughout the whole season or just once a day when I'm on hunting trips whi...
by laxhcky4
Wed Sep 05, 2012 4:17 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feeding and Hunting
Replies: 20
Views: 6564

Re: Feeding and Hunting

Thanks, I currently feed twice a day and when I"m hunting feed less in the morning and then more in the evening. Was just wondering if anyone was doing anything different!
by laxhcky4
Wed Sep 05, 2012 4:16 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: show me your set-up 3-5 dogs
Replies: 8
Views: 2603

Re: show me your set-up 3-5 dogs

Thanks for the replies so far. Anyone else have a different set-up? What do you like? what don't you like? what would you do different?
by laxhcky4
Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:05 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: show me your set-up 3-5 dogs
Replies: 8
Views: 2603

show me your set-up 3-5 dogs

What does everyone like for a kennel inside a topper? I'm going to be putting a kennel inside and debating whether I want a 3 dog box with storage or a 4-5 dog box. I don't want to take up the whole bed and want to make the most use out of the space. Thoughts, comments, pictures well appreciated, Th...
by laxhcky4
Sat Sep 01, 2012 7:10 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Feeding and Hunting
Replies: 20
Views: 6564

Feeding and Hunting

For all of you who feed twice a day, what do you do when you are out hunting? Do you still feed them in the morning or do you switch and only feed at night?
by laxhcky4
Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:06 pm
Forum: Brags
Topic: Remy did it!
Replies: 20
Views: 8372

Re: Remy did it!

Great read Tyler and congrats again. I know you worked hard!
by laxhcky4
Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:43 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Dog beds and kennel bedding
Replies: 10
Views: 3367

Re: Dog beds and kennel bedding

Kuranda beds
by laxhcky4
Mon May 28, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: Hows the weight
Replies: 39
Views: 16017

Re: Hows the weight

I think he looks great! My dog was on the bench for about 6 weeks before/during/after surgery with no exercise and after two weeks of a good routine, she is getting her tone back. I am happy that it is back and feel she looks much better.

Nothing worse than an overweight dog...
by laxhcky4
Sun May 06, 2012 10:00 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: What's your breed of choice?
Replies: 35
Views: 9740

Re: What's your breed of choice?

Shorthairs! I grew up with them and at age 24 I got my own. 2 years later and I'm doing research for #2. Great dogs all around and it doesn't hurt that they are good to look at.
by laxhcky4
Mon Feb 27, 2012 8:52 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: DT lauchers
Replies: 18
Views: 5940

Re: DT lauchers

Yes, you should be able to program them. The dial on top has more than one number right?

They are pretty easy to program but I can't remember how to do it right off hand. You can get directions on their website
by laxhcky4
Mon Feb 27, 2012 11:06 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Gun Values
Replies: 5
Views: 2724

Re: Gun Values

It's not a white. I'm seeing around 1k for used onyx
by laxhcky4
Sun Feb 26, 2012 9:16 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Gun Values
Replies: 5
Views: 2724

Gun Values

What is a good source to price check used guns? I have an opportunity to buy a Beretta Onyx 20/28 for $800, I believe its around 5 yrs old. Good deal? Also an opportunity at a 16/28 Browning Citory. I'm not sure the exact model, maybe a lightning? with the rounded grip. I think this one is about 5 y...
by laxhcky4
Tue Nov 01, 2011 8:27 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Crate size and SUVs
Replies: 26
Views: 12967

Re: Crate size and SUVs

Love my ruff tough
by laxhcky4
Tue Oct 25, 2011 8:06 pm
Forum: Training
Topic: My GSP back from trainer malnourished?
Replies: 46
Views: 15174

Re: My GSP back from trainer malnourished?

My 17 month old looks that way during the hunting season, I have a hard time keeping weight on her when she is working hard constantly. Hes a nice looking boy, good luck with him!
by laxhcky4
Mon Oct 24, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: ND Pheasant
Replies: 4
Views: 1392

ND Pheasant

Just got back from a 3 day pheasant hunt in ND with my wife and pup. I ended up shooting 8 birds for the 3 days but could have easily shot more... if I could hit the broad side of a barn! haha and if I could have shot more than 3 birds in a day, oh well. All birds shot were shot over points and Stel...
by laxhcky4
Tue Oct 11, 2011 12:14 pm
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Grouse~ 5th hunt
Replies: 58
Views: 24569

Re: Minnesota Grouse~ 3rd hunt

GWP - The thought crossed my mind. I did keep the tail feathers and have them spread out to dry. Real pretty bird! You chasing the grouse this coming weekend?
by laxhcky4
Tue Oct 11, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: GSP size
Replies: 15
Views: 14965

Re: GSP size

My 17 month old is right around 53 lbs.
by laxhcky4
Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:38 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Grouse~ 5th hunt
Replies: 58
Views: 24569

Re: Minnesota Grouse~ 3rd hunt

http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae227/mikr0007/PA090141-1.jpg 2 Nice red phase, the one on the left had a chocolate band, real pretty bird http://i974.photobucket.com/albums/ae227/mikr0007/PA090145-1.jpg Stella thought she would walk over and pick up a bird while we were setting them up for a pi...
by laxhcky4
Tue Oct 11, 2011 9:27 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Grouse~ 5th hunt
Replies: 58
Views: 24569

Re: Minnesota Grouse~ 3rd hunt

I was out hunting this weekend with a buddy and we flushed 31 grouse and probably 15 woodcock. We ended up with 10 grouse and 2 woodcock. We definitely could have had more but my dog was having fun flushing them so we didn't pull the trigger. I am seeing a lot of improvement but its not constant imp...
by laxhcky4
Thu Oct 06, 2011 9:49 am
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: My Bad on Ivomec wormer
Replies: 17
Views: 5566

Re: My Bad on Ivomec wormer

Why don't you just squirt it on their food?
by laxhcky4
Fri Sep 30, 2011 2:17 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Wire Hair vs porcupine--UPDATED ****
Replies: 31
Views: 7373

Re: Wire Hair vs porcupine

I just experienced porcupines about 2 weeks ago, had 2 wirehairs that each got one, nothing nearly as bad as that though.

Best of luck and hope he pulls through!
by laxhcky4
Thu Sep 29, 2011 8:32 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Photo of the Day
Replies: 432
Views: 190449

Re: Photo of the Day

Here is one for the day!

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by laxhcky4
Tue Sep 27, 2011 8:22 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: Minnesota Grouse~ 5th hunt
Replies: 58
Views: 24569

Re: Minnesota Grouse~

All reports I have heard are spotty. I was out last weekend and my buddy and I moved 15 birds, shot 2. I think the bird numbers are better further north.
by laxhcky4
Mon Sep 26, 2011 12:01 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: How do your dogs hold up?
Replies: 10
Views: 3700

How do your dogs hold up?

Went grouse hunting in the northern MN woods this weekend. We beat a lot of thick brush, walked logging roads/trails etc. After 2 days of hunting, my dog and my buddies dogs were just beat up. Pretty raw on front/back legs, few cuts and scrapes, my dogs eyes were beat up etc. These were both shortha...
by laxhcky4
Thu Sep 22, 2011 2:46 pm
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Poor Cycling - Auto Loader
Replies: 14
Views: 6740

Re: Poor Cycling - Auto Loader

Nike - thanks for that link, it look like I will be tearing it down next week and give that a shot. Hopefully it helps! I hear ya on the Autoloader Don. I would really like to buy an O/U but just can't justify it right now. Can go on a couple bird hunts for the price of a decent O/U. Its in my long-...
by laxhcky4
Thu Sep 22, 2011 9:53 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: ND Sharptails
Replies: 24
Views: 8456

Re: ND Sharptails

Great Report, Great Pictures!
by laxhcky4
Wed Sep 21, 2011 11:41 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Poor Cycling - Auto Loader
Replies: 14
Views: 6740

Re: Poor Cycling - Auto Loader

Thanks for the info. I'll try the suggestions. I don't put any oil in the action after I clean it. The slide rails do get gummed up a little. Not sure if its just part of the gas chamber gunk that gets thrown back there or what. I will check out that spring though. What is the best way to get to it?...
by laxhcky4
Wed Sep 21, 2011 8:55 am
Forum: Guns and Ammo
Topic: Poor Cycling - Auto Loader
Replies: 14
Views: 6740

Poor Cycling - Auto Loader

I have a Browning Gold Fusion. It doesn't like to cycle cheap target loads or even game loads when its cold outside. I try and clean it a few times throughout the hunting season and feel that should be enough but maybe it isn't. I wipe down all oil/cleaner when done cleaning so that won't gum up on ...
by laxhcky4
Tue Sep 20, 2011 12:22 pm
Forum: Health and Nutrition
Topic: First Aid
Replies: 2
Views: 1355

First Aid

I know there are a ton of topics on dog first aid but I have a couple of specific questions I am looking for more in depth answers. 1) Last week I was out hunting and we had 2 dogs get into Porcupines. We pulled all visible quills and kept checking them to see if any others had surfaced. Is it neces...
by laxhcky4
Tue Sep 20, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Running a Puppy
Replies: 27
Views: 5959

Re: Running a Puppy

I used a pinch collar, prefer that to a choke chain. My dog responds a lot better. Then I transferred to the ecollar
by laxhcky4
Mon Sep 19, 2011 10:55 am
Forum: Hunting
Topic: ND Sharptail
Replies: 4
Views: 1493

ND Sharptail

Was out for a quick 2.5 day hunt. We ended up seeing quite a few birds but we put on the miles to find them. They were holding pretty tight on Thursday but Friday the wind kicked up and they were flushing wild about 100 yards out. Had some good dog work and some bad. My dog is 17 months old and held...